Do you enjoy helping people and delivering great service? Join us this summer and help us create memorable stays for our visitors at Castle Head.
1. Fixed term: 27 April 2026 - 19 July 2026
2. Part time: average 24 hours per week (hours vary with demand)
3. £12.96 - £13.76 per hour (£25,281 - £26,829 per annum FTE)
4. Excellent benefits* (see full list below)
5. Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, enjoy peaceful breaks surrounded by nature.
Love where you work!
At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
Every role plays a vital part in making that happen. As a Summer Hospitality Team Member, you’ll help create the welcoming, comfortable environment that allows our visitors to relax, learn, and enjoy their stay. Your work ensures our centre runs smoothly and that every guest feels well looked after from the moment they arrive.
We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you throughout your time with us.
What you’ll be doing
6. Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
7. Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
8. Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented
9. Setting up the dining room for meals
10. Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service
11. Keeping the dining, kitchen, and tea/coffee areas clean and stocked
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Nestled in 20 hectares of south Cumbria countryside between Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, Castle Head is the perfect place to enjoy a breath of fresh air on your breaks. Surrounded by woodland, grassland, and riverside habitats, the centre accommodates up to 162 visitors and features lounges, a games room, campfire areas, classrooms, and a science lab—making it an inspiring place to work where nature and adventure are part of every day.
What we’re looking for
12. A positive attitude and strong work ethic
13. Pride in doing a job well
14. Flexibility and willingness to support the team
15. Professionalism and reliability
16. An interest in our mission to help people learn about nature
17. Motivation to learn new skills
If you’re ready for a summer role that’s rewarding, active, and set in stunning surroundings, we’d love to hear from you.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
18. Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
19. Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
20. Life assurance 5 x your actual salary
21. Health and Wellbeing Support App
22. Second opinions from top doctors
23. 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
24. Cycle to work and EV schemes
25. Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities
26. Flexible working options where roles permit
27. Quality learning and development opportunities
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Debra Stubbs (Lead Housekeeper) on 01539 538120
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews will take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Kindly note this role is called a Hospitality & Catering Assistant internally